Newburyport Council on Aging

06/22/2026

Today we had the pleasure of having Bella and her new service dog, Ziti visit us. 
In addition to guiding/supporting Bella, Ziti helps alert her to on coming POTS episodes . This morning they joined us at the Newburyport Council on aging this morning and Bella shared her story with us. This short, YouTube segment; few years old, is of Bella and her then service dog; George- this video highlights the work that Service animals provide in our communities! A big thank you to Goldie’s animal sanctuary for doing such important work!! See a great photo from today in the first comment!

Bella, who was diagnosed with Morquio syndrome, a rare disorder tha...

06/22/2026

News and information for the week of June 25th

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06/10/2026

Did you know that Newburyport & Amesbury are part of the Community First Partnership (CFP), a free energy savings program sponsored by National Grid through Mass Save? Ariha Jain, your local Energy Advocate, is available to help all Newburyport residents, including homeowners, renters, and landlords, take advantage of no-cost home energy assessments, insulation and heat pump rebates, 0% financing through the Mass Save HEAT Loan, discounted utility rates, and energy bill assistance programs. Whether you want to lower your monthly bills, make your home more comfortable, or simply understand your energy charges better, Ariha is here to guide you through the process from start to finish, at no cost to you. Visit masssave.com/northshore to get started.
Meet Ariha in person in these events. No appointment needed. You can also reach her anytime by email at [email protected] or phone (978) 315-9503.

06/10/2026

Older adults need to pay attention to this:

Tens of millions of retirees and other Americans could see smaller monthly Social Security checks in six years if lawmakers don’t act to shore up the program’s finances, according to an annual report released by Social Security’s trustees. https://cnn.it/4x9q53o

06/06/2026

Here is the latest addition of The Current- updates for the week of June 8, 2026

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06/03/2026

The Container Gardening program with Colby Farm has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this in early fall!

06/01/2026

Our new perspective drawing class is a big hit! This new class takes place on Mondays at 10 AM!

05/30/2026

Happenings at the Newburyport COA for the first week of June!! Check it out for all the important updates and information!

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05/28/2026

Energy Bill Check-Up Session with Mass Save

Free Energy Bill Check-Up Session
Are your energy bills higher than they should be? Join us for a free Energy Bill Check-Up Session hosted by Ariha Jain, your local Mass Save Energy Advocate, in partnership with the Community First Partnership (CFP) program sponsored by National Grid. Bring your gas or electric bill and get one-on-one guidance on understanding your charges, uncovering savings opportunities, and connecting with Mass Save rebates, discounted utility rates, and financial assistance programs you may qualify for. Whether you are a homeowner, renter, or landlord, this session is for you. No appointment needed. Drop in anytime.
Date: Monday, June 22 | Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Location: Newburyport Senior Community Center, Wellness Room
Questions? Contact Ariha Jain at [email protected] or visit masssave.com/northshore


What is an Energy Bill Check-Up?
An Energy Bill Check-Up (EBCU) is a one-on-one session where a trained energy advocate sits down with you to review your gas or electric bill, identify if you are being charged correctly, and help you find programs and incentives that can lower your costs. Residents often discover they qualify for discounted rates, rebates, or bill assistance they were not aware of. Sessions are free, confidential, and available in English with bilingual support upon request.

05/27/2026

Today we all enjoyed a great meal from AgeSpan; Traveling Chef. This lunch program is sponsored by Friends of the Newburyport Council on Aging and Greater Newburyport Village.